35 articles from TUESDAY 10.12.2019
Postcards from the Edge of Space: Scientists Present New Ionosphere Images and Science
Portal origin URL: Postcards from the Edge of Space: Scientists Present New Ionosphere Images and SciencePortal origin nid: 456431Published: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 17:30Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: In a Dec. 10 press event at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco, California, three scientists presented new...
First bird flu outbreak in UK since 2017 confirmed in Suffolk
Public Health England has said that the risk to public health is very lowCases of bird flu have been confirmed at a chicken farm in Suffolk, the government has said.All 27,000 birds at the commercial farm will be culled after a number were found to have the H5 type of avian flu, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said on Tuesday. Continue...
Breathing new life into the rise of oxygen debate
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- 19/12/10 23:19
New research strongly suggests that the distinct 'oxygenation events' that created Earth's breathable atmosphere happened spontaneously, rather than being a consequence of biological or tectonic revolutions. The study not only shines a light on the history of oxygen on our planet, it gives new insight into the prevalence of oxygenated worlds other than our own.
Reducing wildfire risks for better management and resource allocation
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- 19/12/10 23:19
Managing future wildfire risk requires an interface between human decision processes and knowledge about climate trends related to fire, as well as humans' abilities to anticipate wildfire potential and mitigation approaches are critical.
'Invisible,' restricted horse racing therapy may leave a trail
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- 19/12/10 23:19
Shockwave therapy is used in both horses and humans to speed healing, but it can also mask pain. For the first time veterinarians have identified several biomarkers of the treatment, the use of which is restricted in horse racing.
Arctic ecosystems and cultures threatened as region continues to warm
Rising temperatures and shrinking snow and ice cover in the Arctic are endangering habitats, fisheries and local cultures, according to a report issued Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Deep learning helps tease out gene interactions
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- 19/12/10 22:26
Computer scientists have taken a deep learning method that has revolutionized face recognition and other image-based applications in recent years and redirected its power to explore the relationship between genes.
Greta Thunberg's Twitter bio is trolling Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who called her a 'brat'
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has changed her Twitter bio to "pirralha" — a reference to an insult from Brazilian president Jair...
Greta Thunberg's Twitter bio is trolling Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who called her a 'brat'
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has changed her Twitter bio to "pirralha" — a reference to an insult from Brazilian president Jair...
Brazilian president calls teen climate activist Greta Thunberg a brat
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has called young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg a "brat" after she expressed concern about the slayings of Indigenous Brazilians in the...
Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even among non-overweight people
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- 19/12/10 20:04
Lower body mass index (BMI) is consistently associated with reduced type II diabetes risk, among people with varied family history, genetic risk factors and weight, according to a new study.
Genetic brain disorder fixed in mice using precision epigenome editing
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- 19/12/10 20:04
Using a targeted gene epigenome editing approach in the developing mouse brain, researchers reversed one gene mutation that leads to the genetic disorder WAGR syndrome, which causes intellectual disability and obesity in people. This specific editing was unique in that it changed the epigenome -- how the genes are regulated -- without changing the actual genetic code of the gene being regulated.
Regional trends in overdose deaths reveal multiple opioid epidemics
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- 19/12/10 19:40
The United States in the grip of several simultaneously occurring opioid epidemics, rather than just a single crisis. The epidemics came to light after the researchers analyzed county-level data on drug overdose deaths. The study highlights the importance of different policy responses to the epidemics rather than a single set of policies.
Alzheimer's drug candidates reverse broader aging, study shows
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- 19/12/10 19:40
In mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, the investigational drug candidates known as CMS121 and J147 improve memory and slow the degeneration of brain cells. Now, researchers have shown how these compounds can also slow aging in healthy older mice, blocking the damage to brain cells that normally occurs during aging and restoring the levels of specific molecules to those seen in younger brains.
Bat concerns prompt province to cancel North Stormont wind farm
Ontario’s environment minister is cancelling a wind farm near Ottawa over concerns that it may negatively impact bat populations, prompting the renewable energy company in charge of the project to consider legal...
All systems go: 1st all-electric seaplane takes flight in B.C.
Vancouver-based Harbour Air on Tuesday completed the first test fight of an all-electric commercial...
Greenland's ice is melting 7 times faster than it did in the early 90s — suggesting scientists' worst-case predictions may come true
As our planet and its oceans warm, the polar ice sheets are melting at accelerated rates. Greenland's average yearly ice loss is 262 billion...
Greenland's ice is melting 7 times faster than it did in the early 90s — suggesting scientists' worst-case predictions may come true
As our planet and its oceans warm, the polar ice sheets are melting at accelerated rates. Greenland's average yearly ice loss is 262 billion...
China may be just about to launch its digital currency in two cities
Real-world tests of the system are set to begin soon, according to a local news report.
Climate change: Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating'
The ice sheet's contribution to sea-level rise is now seven times what it was in the 1990s.
Dinosaurs had feathers ruffled by parasites, study finds
Ancient pieces of amber found to contain dinosaur feathers riddled with louse-like insectsDinosaurs may have been fearsome and intimidating creatures that dominated the prehistoric earth – but it did not stop them having their feathers ruffled by parasites, researchers have found.Scientists have discovered ancient pieces of amber, dating from about 99m years ago, that contain dinosaur feathers...
El Susto: film uncovers Mexico’s sugary drink addiction
Hard-hitting film exposes sugary drinks prevalence in Mexico where diabetes-related deaths are the world’s highest.
New NASA eBook Reveals Insights of Earth Seen at Night from Space
Portal origin URL: New NASA eBook Reveals Insights of Earth Seen at Night from SpacePortal origin nid: 456487Published: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 09:44Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: Earth has many stories to tell, even in the dark of night. Earth at Night, NASA’s new 200-page ebook, is now available online and includes more than 150 images of...
U.S. should halt fossil fuel subsidies, Bloomberg tells UN climate conference
American billionaire and Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg says that the next U.S. president should halt fossil fuel subsidies...
How to Shape a Spiral Galaxy
Portal origin URL: How to Shape a Spiral Galaxy Portal origin nid: 456421Published: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: New observations from SOFIA are shedding light on how spiral-shaped galaxies, like our own Milky Way, get their iconic shape.Portal image: Magnetic fields in NGC 1086, or M77, are shown as...
A nanotube material conducts heat in just one direction
Asymmetric conductors could revolutionize cooling systems for computers and other devices.
Cops see an encryption problem. Spyware makers see an opportunity.
The Trump administration is once again pushing for access to encrypted data. But some intelligence companies are selling a sneakier route around protection.
SpaceX will test making Starlink satellites less shiny to appease angry astronomers
After facing complaints from scientists about its satellites ruining the night sky, SpaceX wants to experiment with a new coating to make them less bright.